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Never heard of that engine; were I tempted to go V8 (and I'm not!), I'd definitely want the 318 (5.2l?) - great engine.

OK, I'm sold! OK guys - I've decided to go Jeep. Durability, parts availability, and vehicle availability have really pushed me to Jeep. (Not to mention cost, both of the vehicle and parts.) I'm going to be looking for a late-90s Cherokee (though I may consider a Grand Cherokee as well.) I'm...

Yeah, I'm thinking more the mid-90s examples. They sure look smaller than the old Wagoneers (I'm a former IH TravelAll owner, so don't talk to me about big!)

While I'm thinking about it...what, exactly, is a Grand Cherokee? I'm finding references to them being the replacement for the old Wagoneer (which was, as I recall, a bigger vehicle than the Cherokee), but they appear to be the same size as the XJ series. So, is it an XJ with nicer trim and...

Interestingly... As I mentioned, I've asked basically these same questions from owners of all three. Nissan owners were the least convincing, and despite my friend's experience my research shows that the Nissans are more in line with the Mitsubishis I already have. The result is that my...

Ok. Doing some research, it seems that the 3.4l in the 4Runner is a "legendary" Toyota engine. In the LC, which is the better engine (in terms of longevity) - the 4.0l or the 4.5l?

The 4Runner is a smaller vehicle, correct? Any differences on offroad performance/durability, or are we just talking size?

It's worth noting that the same question posed here and the Nissan forum have gotten multiple responses; not a peep from the Jeep forum folks. Maybe they're embarrassed? ;)

I'm considering buying a new-to-me vehicle and would like to get some feedback from Toyota owners. There is a story here, so bear with me! Currently my wife and I drive Mitsubishi Monteros - I have an '87, she has a '97. I like the vehicles, but the manual transmissions in the '87 are...

I'm considering buying a new-to-me vehicle and would like to get some feedback from Nissan owners. There is a story here, so bear with me! Currently my wife and I drive Mitsubishi Monteros - I have an '87, she has a '97. I like the vehicles, but the manual transmissions in the '87 are...

I'm considering buying a new-to-me vehicle and would like to get some feedback from owners. There is a story here, so bear with me! Currently my wife and I drive Mitsubishi Monteros - I have an '87, she has a '97. I like the vehicles, but the manual transmissions in the '87 are apparently weak...

The left front caliper on my '87 Montero is toast; the piston hangs and no longer moves freely. (Old and rusty.) I went to my local auto parts chain (O'Reillys, for those who care) and ordered one. They had one left in the warehouse, I got it, but the trouble is it's the wrong part! Through...

"Gunning so hard"? Not sure what gave you that impression; I just have a preference if given a choice. Just as long as it's not the DOHC !

I'm looking for another Montero to add to the stable, and though I prefer the Gen 1 body style, the four door versions are hard to come by in the PNW; besides, I like the equipment on the Gen 2 better! (Don't like the Gen 2.5 bodies, so I've narrowed my choices to the Gen 2.) I'm a little...

I found out that there are no replacement bushings so I bought 2 new arms (figured that I'd replace both sides, because if one is worn out the other can't be far behind.) Had a lot of trouble getting the first upper ball joint to separate; went to the local tool emporium and bought a neat little...

The driver's side upper control arm on my '97 Sport is loose; with the wheel off I can grab onto the a-arm and push it in (toward the engine) and pull it out and there is a definitely looseness and a clunking sound. The bearings/bushings on which it rides are obviously shot. Can those...

Thanks. I finally got my Sport FSM in the mail, and rapidly figured out that they were ground switched. However, I can't make heads or tails out of the wiring diagram for the '87! (It's not nearly as easy to understand as the '97 diagram.) As to the wiring itself: it's not so much a worry...

I have two Mitsubishis - an '87 Montero and a '97 Montero Sport. I'm planning to upgrade the lights in both, and have sourced the proper bulbs (and in the case of the '87, the Cibie conversion kits.) However, there is a question about their wiring: are the headlights conventionally switched, or...

I recently picked up a cherry 1987 Montero and the only glitch is the non-working radio. I've been searching eBay to no avail, and hope that someone here might run across one and let me know! (Why, you may ask? I'd like to keep the interior as close to stock as possible, and this radio has that...

I have an '87 Montero (2.6l, 5-speed) that needs new tires. The wheels are alloy rims from a Gen II Montero, so they're a little lighter than the steels it came with. I'm planning on 30x9.5x15 tires, which are about 1.25" taller than stock. In my terrain and driving (Oregon and the PNW in...